Recapping Day One Of Arkansas In Transfer Portal

The Razorbacks offered just a handful of transfers on opening day

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Maybe there weren’t a whole lot of potential transfers which fit the Arkansas mold. Basically, it was a slow news day for the Razorbacks looking to rebuild their roster after a disappointing regular season.

Usually, Arkansas has contacted an extensive list of guys on Day 1. That makes things pretty interesting considering the rumors floating around about Eric Musselman’s commitment to Arkansas. However, there have been a few impressive transfers who would fit the needs in the post.

MIKEAL BROWN-JONES, UNCG
CENTER

The Spartans graduate transfer will be highly sought after following an exceptional season.

At 6-foot-9, 220 pounds, Brown-Jones can play both the forward and center positions. The Philadelphia native averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and one block in 28 minutes per game. This will be his third time to transfer after signing with VCU out of high school in 2020.

While Brown-Jones isn’t a volume three-point shooter, he did make 43% of his attempts. He also made a career high 79% of his free throws. 

KYRESE MULLEN, HAMPTON
FORWARD

A solid wing, Kyrese Mullen heard from the Razorbacks Monday. The 6-foot-7, 230 pounder improved much of his game as a sophomore He averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and two assists this season.

Mullen shot 30% from three which is a nearly 20 points better than his freshman year. But, will need to improve from the foul line (59%).

MICHAEL AJAYI, PEPPERDINE
FORWARD

The 6-foot-7 wing played his first two seasons in the JUCO ranks. During his first season at the Division I level, Ajayi excelled averaging 17 points and 10 rebounds per game. 

He started all 33 games for the Waves, shooting 47% from the field. Ajayi was nearly automatic from three, knocking down 47% of his attempts. He was an average free throw shooter at 70% from the line.

Kansas, Baylor and UCLA are just some of the many programs to reach out to Ajayi.

AMARI WILLIAMS, DREXEL
FORWARD

The 6-foot-10, 230 pounder had a solid senior season for the Dragons. He averaged 12 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks this season. The big man was dependable from the field knocking down 51% of his field goal attempts and a career-high 66% at the free throw line.

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Oklahoma State’s Brandon Garrison has yet to report an Arkansas offer, but he is an intriguing prospect. He was the No. 1 center during the 2023 recruiting cycle and held an offer from the Razorbacks before signing with the Cowboys. 

In 29 games, Garrison averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks. The 6-foot-10, 245 big man is considered the top player to enter the portal so far, per On3.

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